Distance from Dover to Chelmsford

N Dover → Chelmsford

Road distance

1277.2 km

Metro routes · M15 / N1

Dover to Chelmsford is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,277.2 km in roughly 14 hrs 7 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,146.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

14 hrs 7 min

End point

Chelmsford Close

Return: 28 hrs 15 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

847 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

15 hrs 52 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,497.50

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,500.25

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

227° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

47° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-27.0587, 27.7248

End coords Destination point

-33.8274, 18.6927

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 15 °C Dover Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C Chelmsford Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Dover → Chelmsford

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Car

1277.2 km

14 hrs 7 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1277.2 km

~19 hrs 38 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 115 km to OR Tambo International
✈ JNB → CPT (2 hrs 32 min)
🚗 18 km from Cape Town International
↑ 7 hrs 40 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Soon after Dover

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 273 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

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Hotel Soon after Dover

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 273 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 273 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Dover

Finish Chelmsford

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Dover to Chelmsford via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Dover to Chelmsford via M15

Metro arterial route M15
Start your journey

7.9 km
Turn right

20.2 km
Turn right

7.3 km
Take the ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad

0.7 km
Merge slight right

804.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

44.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M15

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M15

0.0 km
Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Brighton Road

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Brighton Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Brighton Road

1.1 km
Turn right onto Okavango Road

1.1 km
Turn left onto Pinehurst Drive

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Pinehurst Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto Pinehurst Drive

0.2 km
Turn right onto Chelmsford Close

0.1 km
Continue left onto Chelmsford Close

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 5

Known total R242.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

638.8 km

Free State to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 3 min • 7 hrs 3 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Free State to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

92.0 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

212.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

69.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Chelmsford

07:42 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:42

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

10 hrs 39 min

SunriseDawn break

07:42

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,338.49

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R25.54

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R255.43

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,619.47

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (20)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Dover -27.05865, 27.72479

Midpoint

638.8 km

Total: 1277.2 km

Midpoint 638.8 km

1277.2 km 848 min

Destination Chelmsford End: Chelmsford Close -33.82744, 18.69268

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Free State to Western Cape

One-way road span 1277.2 km

Return-cycle span 2554.4 km

Traversal time 848 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 638.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.05865, 27.72479

Midpoint -31.28630, 24.15894

End -33.82744, 18.69268

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Questions 9

How far is Dover from Chelmsford? +

Dover is about 1277.2 km from Chelmsford by road.

How long does it take from Dover to Chelmsford? +

The drive usually takes about 848 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Dover to Chelmsford in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from Dover to Chelmsford? +

Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.

What's the estimated fuel amount from Dover to Chelmsford? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,497.50 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,500.25 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,487.38 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,574.74 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Dover to Chelmsford? +

Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +

This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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